NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
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- Race 1
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WOODLANDS STUD MOBILE PACE
$18,500, 3YO & OLDER R44 TO R55, 1980m
For R44 to R55 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 124122 | Captain Cool | 1 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Grabbed late last week. Wider ratings band, but the ace gives options. Chance. | |
| 2 | 003746 | To Ri Ruby | 2 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Doing her best work late last week from wide draw. Stronger bunch. Top 3/4. | |
| 3 | 800022 | Henry Winkler | 3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Gets the big thumbs up for his last two efforts, but this is tougher. Tested. | |
| 4 | 071465 | My Wingman | 4 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Shown ability to race in different styles. Gate speed here 01 May. Place best. | |
| 5 | 062694 | Commander Joe | 5 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Unlucky here 01 May before tidy 4th down in the grades 06 May. Looks tested. | |
| 6 | 17057X | Berrettini | 6 | Ft | Tim Williams | Former black-type performer resuming. Mixed in 2 prep trials. Market watch. | |
| 7 | 551126 | Rack'em Up | 7 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Worked through the grades at Manawatu before being well held 17 Apr. Odds. | |
| 8 | 878X31 | Trump Card | 8 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Very impressive with last say here 01 May. Moves up in class, but can repeat. | |
| 9 | 508418 | Moonlite Blood | 9 | Ft | Blair Orange | Nothing too wrong with his 8th off 10m last time. Awkward draw, but keep safe. | |
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| 10 | 317141 | Bettor Go Vinnie | 10 | Ft | John Dunn | Flew late to score 01 May. Run may not pan out too badly either. In the mix. | |
| 11 | 6X4139 | The Bettor Major | 11 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Steady attempts in last two since amateurs win here in mid-April. Up against it. | |
| 12 | 944X76 | Biggles | 12 | Ft | Ricky May | Just fair in two runs back since late 2025 campaign. Work to do from this draw. | |
| 13 | 311131 | Prosperity | 13 | Ft | Robbie Close | Earplugs stayed in for easy 17 Apr win. Another step up, but don't disregard. | |
| Best Bets: Trump Card (8), Prosperity (13), Moonlite Blood (9), Captain Cool (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Trump Card (1-55.0), Commander Joe (1-56.1), Berrettini (1-56.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Biggles (12): SL-On, Captain Cool (1): SL-On, Rack'em Up (7): BL-On, To Ri Ruby (2): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 2
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STORER MOTORS LTD MOBILE TROT
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1980m
For 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | X24452 | Georgia Trouble | 1 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Just missed maiden win at Motukarara. Mobile may assist. Not the worst. | |
| 2 | Danya | 2 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Qualified after a few attempts with 20 Jan trial win. Rough claims on debut. | ||
| 3 | Second Thoughts | 3 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Half-sister to Marcoola. Not seen since two spring trials. Will have supporters. | ||
| 4 | 430402 | Neil William | 4 | Ft | Sam Payne(J) | Not far off here behind the mobile 15 Apr. Good midweek 2nd last week. Place. | |
| 5 | 52 | New Mexico | 5 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Just missed after balancing up on the turn 17 Apr. Big threat on mobile debut. | |
| 6 | Moonlight Gazer | 6 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Qualified last September & placed in all 3 autumn trials. Could offer cheek. | ||
| 7 | 87 | Addi's Angel | 7 | Ft | Kerry Hadfield | Better when 8th at Rangiora 03 May after being left alone by punters. First4s. | |
| 8 | PP | Ellagator Al | 8 | Ft | Bob Butt | Botched his stand starts to date. Won a mobile trial last July. Give another go. | |
| 9 | 32X | Dornish Hill | 9 | Ft | Blair Orange | Looked sprightly in the spring & held off #2 to win 28 Apr trial. Adds to puzzle | |
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| 10 | 7X | Hundy Yard | 10 | Ft | |||
| 11 | 596404 | Bullet | U1 | Ft | |||
| Best Bets: New Mexico (5), Dornish Hill (9), Ellagator Al (8), Second Thoughts (3) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Dornish Hill - 1st of 5, M Cant TOA, 28/04/26, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-10.4, 800m: 59.7, 400m: 29.0, Margins: 2 len, 12 len, 4 len. | |||||||
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- Race 3
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OLIVER RYAN & FAMILY CANTERBURY PLAINS FINAL (MOB PACE)
$40,000, 5YO & OLDER R35 TO R44 MOBILE, 2600m
For R35 to R44 5yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 059298 | Motor Mouth | 1 | Ft | Alana Cameron(J) | Tired midweek last week. May get back despite draw. Juicy odds if he starts. | |
| 2 | 764433 | Betterwithbling | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Honest as they come & put in good shifts ahead of this final. Combos must. | |
| 3 | 303641 | Interrorgator | 3 | Ft | Tim Williams | Backed at Ashburton on Sunday & duly delivered. Fair stats here. First4s best. | |
| 4 | 735315 | Always Bee Gee | 4 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Racing in fine fettle, but 0 placings from 12 tries here. Can improve that stat. | |
| 5 | 9X8631 | Lasa | 5 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Campaign back on track with 29 Apr win. Looks harder here, but keep safe. | |
| 6 | 676520 | Hes Santas Excuse | 6 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Weakened after doing it tough at Ashburton. Doesn't win out of turn here either. | |
| 7 | 0541P0 | Heaven Forbid | 7 | Ft | Ross Cameron | Heavy defeat at Rangiora & no luck here 19 Apr. Confidence boost required. | |
| 8 | 873635 | Cheeky Red | 8 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Consistent type who keeps finding the line with purpose. Add to trifecta tickets | |
| 9 | 242431 | Radioactive Jaffa | 9 | Ft | Ricky May | Pops up on occasion & did just that last week. Likely to ease. Upset hope late. | |
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| 10 | 907272 | Buddy Reign | 10 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Bit more like it in his recent assignments. Query is where he will settle. Odds. | |
| 11 | 98X216 | Belmont Valor | 11 | Ft | Gemma Thornley | Far from disgraced in R35-40 company last week. Could shock with gaps. | |
| 12 | 935721 | Hugo | 12 | Ft | Robbie Close | Held his nerve for Rangiora victory. More speed than some here. Each way hope. | |
| 13 | 364430 | Enya Franco | 13 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Didn't emerge from well back 06 May. Draw dictates tactics again. Rough claims. | |
| 14 | 702017 | Stubing | 14 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Back to mobile after error at Rangiora. Two-time winner here. Worth a 2nd look. | |
| 15 | 321184 | Jukebox Gypsy | 15 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Found more when needed here 08 May and should find this easier. Has claims. | |
| Best Bets: Lasa (5), Hugo (12), Jukebox Gypsy (15), Stubing (14) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Jukebox Gypsy (1-59.9), Lasa (2-00.6), Hes Santas Excuse (2-02.5) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Heaven Forbid (7): FD-On, Hes Santas Excuse (6): BL-Off, SL-On, Motor Mouth (1): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Buddy Reign to Kyle Cameron at Fernside | |||||||
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- Race 4
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WILLIAMS ELVIDGE HANDICAP TROT
$18,500, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R60 SPECIAL, 2600m
For R40 to R60 3yo-&-older trotters. Front: R40 to R45. 10m: R46 to R50. 20m: R51 to R55. 30m: R56 to R60.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 93D9X3 | Grettymac | 1 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Better for her brave resuming 3rd at Rangiora. Good from a stand. Roughie. | |
| 2 | 806513 | Maroubra | 2 | Ft | Kerryn Tomlinson | Backed up his win down in the grades with last week's 3rd. Combos enhancer. | |
| 3 | 41X322 | Axel Rose | 3 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Keeps finding one better, but has proven very adaptable. Threat off the front. | |
| 4 | 926435 | Wanna Play A Game | 4 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Nothing wrong with her recent efforts. Gets in well on the handicaps. Consider. | |
| 5 | 231325 | Didn't Di | 5 | Ft | Robbie Close | Racing in solid form since joining Purvis barn. Adds to a open field in this. | |
| 6 | 235562 | Almighty | 6 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Gritty 2nd off 10m mark last week. Rarely puts in a bad one. Always a hope. | |
| 7 | X01201 | Johnny Trotter | 7 | Ft | John Dunn | Jumps a fair bit in grade after Rangiora success. Talented, but place preferred. | |
| 8 | 110P00 | Playoffs | U1 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Smart brace of trial wins since 26 Apr failure. Far from bombproof. Blowout. | |
| 9 | 654460 | Sunny Louis | 1 | 10 | Blair Orange | Never fired up off 15m mark here 24 Apr. Others bring stronger form to this. | |
| 10 | 9X6882 | Paige | 2 | 10 | Sheree Tomlinson | Caught the eye at nice odds last week. Back 10m but grade helps. Trifectas. | |
| 11 | 378858 | Paris Prince | 1 | 30 | Sam Thornley | Faded after early burn 10 Apr before error 24 Apr. Happy to take notes off 30m. | |
| 12 | 601P11 | He Aint Fakin | U1 | 30 | Brad Williamson | No doubting his talent & put it together nicely in the last two. Genuine claims. | |
| 13 | 113718 | Makaku | U2 | 30 | Ben Hope | Rare error here off 30m last time. Shown plenty of motor prior. Each way. | |
| Best Bets: He Aint Fakin (12), Makaku (13), Axel Rose (3), Almighty (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Paris Prince (2-02.4), Paige (2-02.9), Makaku (2-04.7) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Playoffs - 1st of 4, M Cant TOA, 28/04/26, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-07.2, 800m: 56.0, 400m: 27.1, Margins: 1 1/2len, head, distance. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Paris Prince (11): BL-Off, Sunny Louis (9): SL-Off, BL-On, Wanna Play A Game (4): SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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COBBITTY EQUINE FARM 'UNCUT GEMS' MARES CLASSIC (MOB PACE) (Listed)
$50,000, 4YO & OLDER MARES UP TO & INCLUDING R85 MOBILE, 1980m
For up to & including R85 4yo-&-older pacing mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 507457 | Major Performer | 1 | Ft | Robbie Close | Better effort here last time but into a very strong field here. Tough ask. | |
| 2 | 0X8651 | Bettor Than Lizzy | 2 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Impressive at Ashburton after working hard. Steps up tonight. Top 3/4. | |
| 3 | 273323 | Elektra King | 3 | Ft | Tim Williams | Good sprint in all four starts since late April. Combos option from this draw. | |
| 4 | 149623 | Zarlini | 4 | Ft | Ben Hope | Good 3rd two weeks ago & gets a spot or two closer in. This looks tough though. | |
| 5 | 6X4681 | Vincent Reactress | 5 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Run worked out perfectly at Manawatu. Won twice here, but may need luck. | |
| 6 | 179444 | Just Like Jagger | 6 | Ft | Kirstin Green | Form building steadily since Cromwell success. Trifectas with right trip here. | |
| 7 | 114257 | Tosana | 7 | Ft | Mark Hurrell | Never saw space on Diamonds Day. Yet to fire here, but could stun them. | |
| 8 | 215212 | Chicago Sky | 8 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Smart late at Ascot Park. Wide draw, but is a filly with some upside. Each way. | |
| 9 | 324926 | Ruby Roe | 9 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Taken on the top mares and good fields outside that. Danger with last say. | |
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| 10 | 1621X5 | Christies Art | 10 | Ft | |||
| 11 | 00X302 | Caught The Eye | 11 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Gritty effort at Winton before relegation. Two-time winner here. Add to combos. | |
| Best Bets: Ruby Roe (9), Chicago Sky (8), Tosana (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Ruby Roe (1-51.9), Tosana (1-53.6), Caught The Eye (1-54.9) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Just Like Jagger (6): FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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GARRARDS SIRES' STAKES 3YO C & G SEMI-FINAL (MOBILE PACE)
$50,000, 3YO COLTS & GELDINGS, 1980m
For 3-year-old pacing colts & geldings. As Automatic Qualifiers for the Garrards Sires Stakes Final, Jumal & Freeze Frame have drawn the Least Preferential Barriers for this race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | X11122 | Get Seaside Lucky | 1 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Mid-race move worked well at Ascot Park. Racing very smartly. Quinellas. | |
| 2 | 80X323 | Special Occasion | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Handy 3rd to Jumal up north & gets draw upgrade here. Same Race Multi hope. | |
| 3 | 31314 | Marble Arch | 3 | Ft | |||
| 4 | 1X11 | Forever Miki | 4 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Can't do more than what he's done to date. Into the big time, but can place. | |
| 5 | 800X12 | Bruciebytheseaside | 5 | Ft | Robbie Close | Backed up 26 Apr maiden win with sharp 2nd since. Seeking shortcuts here though. | |
| 6 | 113149 | Sonofamistery | 6 | Ft | Tim Williams | Scored a win on trip north, but not much went to plan after. Needs luck. | |
| 7 | 84X141 | Mystery Creek | 7 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Delivered on promise with Southern Supremacy win. Litmus test here. Top 2/3. | |
| 8 | 279450 | Freeze Frame | 8 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Hasn't quite recaptured his 2YO form. No love in the draws either. Blowout. | |
| 9 | X11131 | Jumal | 9 | Ft | Blair Orange | Earned his wide draw after stellar career. Will this alley matter? Probably not. | |
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| 10 | 224510 | Stumblin In | 10 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Error 600m out in the Southern Supremacy. First4 fringes from inside draw. | |
| 11 | 18X662 | Kotare Rimu | 11 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Lost race in a protest at Ashburton. This is a big ask though. Take notes | |
| Best Bets: Jumal (9), Mystery Creek (7), Get Seaside Lucky (1), Forever Miki (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Freeze Frame (1-53.2), Sonofamistery (1-55.3), Jumal (1-55.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 7
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STUDHOLME BLOODSTOCK BIONIC CHANCE BRACELET (MOBILE PACE) (Gr2)
$60,000, 2YO FILLIES, 1980m
For 2-year-old pacing fillies.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | Wat Fun | 1 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Green but good when holding on for 01 May win. Draw a big help. Key player. | |
| 2 | 55 | Rosetta Road | 2 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Fair efforts from different draws in 2 starts. Needs to find a length or two. | |
| 3 | 2 | Nella Keenan | 3 | Ft | Ricky May | Lost no fans with her debut 2nd 01 May. Natural improvement likely. Consider. | |
| 4 | 1 | Devil Woman | 4 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Early speed paid off late at Winton. Trip would have brought her on. Cheeky hope | |
| 5 | 8 | Beware The Storm | 5 | Ft | John Dunn | Comfortably held in her debut at Alexandra Park. Better draw but needs luck. | |
| 6 | 4 | Rakero Maddie | 6 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Earnest attempt on debut when gaps came late. Work to do from wide draw. | |
| 7 | Tuapeka Rubie | 7 | Ft | Blair Orange | Fought back after being headed at 07 May trials. Key driver booking. Has claims. | ||
| 8 | 6 | Wicked Deal | 8 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Well beaten on debut after going back early. Big improvement required here. | |
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| 9 | 31393 | Validation | 9 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Not bad along the markers in Group 3 here. Similar may unfold. Combos must. | |
| 10 | 114 | Gottagoodfeeling | 10 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Did her share of work in 19 Apr Group 3. Good wins down south. Can feature. | |
| 11 | 3 | Ashes Of Midnight | 11 | Ft | Tim Williams | Plenty to like about her 3rd on debut. Seeking run through, but worth a look. | |
| Best Bets: Wat Fun (1), Gottagoodfeeling (10), Ashes Of Midnight (11), Nella Keenan (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Gottagoodfeeling (1-55.2), Devil Woman (1-57.5), Wat Fun (1-59.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Tuapeka Rubie - 1st of 5, N Cnty TOA, 07/05/26, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-35.6, 800m: 56.4, 400m: 28.2, Margins: nose, deadheat, 8 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Rakero Maddie (6): RD-On, Wat Fun (1): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 8
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COMMODORE HOTEL 'UNCUT GEMS' AGED CLASSIC (HANDICAP TROT) (Listed)
$50,000, 4YO & OLDER R51 TO R89 SPECIAL, 2600m
For R51 to R89 4yo-&-older trotters. Front: R51 to R59. 10m: R60 to R69. 20m: R70 to R79. 30m: R80 to R89.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 121021 | Prestigious | 1 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Built on impressive rise with last week's win. Moves to front line. Trifectas. | |
| 2 | 028311 | He's My Creation | 2 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Continued great mobile form at Ashburton. Stepped well here 17 Apr. Combos. | |
| 3 | D11741 | Tetrick(AUS) | U1 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Stayer in the making, judging by 24 Apr success. Threat with his best manners. | |
| 4 | 422X73 | Princess Sadie | 1 | 10 | Matthew Williamson | Should be rock-hard fit after two starts back. Quality mare who can play a part. | |
| 5 | 451512 | Roydon Muscle | 2 | 10 | Bob Butt | Just missed after setting the tempo 24 Apr. Sneaks 5m closer. Each way option. | |
| 6 | 111421 | One Over Da Line | 3 | 10 | John Dunn | Handles everything being thrown at him. Great handicapping relief. Can win. | |
| 7 | 715270 | Franco Josiah | U1 | 10 | John Morrison | Form has tapered off since his win here in late February. Looking to others. | |
| 8 | 113631 | Rock Lobster | U2 | 10 | Riley Harrison(J) | Very impressive win off 20m two weeks ago. No reason she can't snap at them late | |
| 9 | 724156 | Nellie Doyle | 1 | 20 | Blair Orange | Doing her best work late here off 30m 01 May. Another contender in good field. | |
| 10 | 221612 | Fiery Bandito | U1 | 30 | Kirstin Green | Backed up stylish Ascot Park win with bold Winton 2nd. Can place off 30m. | |
| Best Bets: One Over Da Line (6), Rock Lobster (8), Tetrick(AUS) (3), Roydon Muscle (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Franco Josiah (1-59.9), Prestigious (2-02.2), Tetrick(AUS) (2-02.3) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: He's My Creation (2): FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 9
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BETAVET 'UNCUT GEMS GELDING & ENTIRES CLASSIC (MOBILE PACE) (Listed)
$50,000, 4YO & OLDER G&E UP TO & INCLUDING R85, 1980m
For up to & including R85 4yo-&-older pacing geldings & entires. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 031X41 | Crusher Lou | 1 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Proving a good performer for his connections. Big leap in grade. First4s best. | |
| 2 | 120111 | Sacetas | 2 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Shown no fear of most assignments this time in. Combos bait from barrier 2. | |
| 3 | 713421 | Iron Brigade | 3 | Ft | Tim Williams | Joined in at the right time for last week's win. Drawn inside threats. Trifectas | |
| 4 | 101111 | Bruntwood Brigade | 4 | Ft | John Dunn | Racked up 8 wins in 2026, which can't be sniffed at. 3 from 5 here. Each way. | |
| 5 | 215335 | Always Dreaming | 5 | Ft | |||
| 6 | 827X14 | Sideshow Bruce | 6 | Ft | Bob Butt | Chased well behind Marketplace last week. Should step up as the main event here. | |
| 7 | 433453 | Hadron Collider | 7 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Better after early mistake here 24 Apr. Mobile on his side. Don't disregard. | |
| 8 | 522225 | Harrison John | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Tough ask taking on talented types over past year. Slight respite here? EW. | |
| 9 | 600X31 | Radha | U1 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Good version of him turned up here 01 May. Good field here, but has claims. | |
| Best Bets: Sideshow Bruce (6), Harrison John (8), Sacetas (2), Hadron Collider (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Harrison John (1-52.8), Hadron Collider (1-53.1), Sacetas (1-54.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 10
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GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R43, 1980m
For R35 to R43 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 210460 | B B Crunch | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Tiring a fair way out in the Southern Oaks. Drops back in grade, so consider. | |
| 2 | 0X6122 | Mostert | 2 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Very bold 2nds since his Motukarara success. Each way must from inside draw. | |
| 3 | X16264 | Jay Jay Denario | 3 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Out belatedly here last week. Snares another inside draw. Stick with her here. | |
| 4 | 533532 | Route Sixty Six | 4 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Not too much wrong with his efforts since December win. Add to trifectas. | |
| 5 | 058169 | Royal Belle | 5 | Ft | Kerry Hadfield | Tough ask at Rangiora in 2nd run out of maidens. Looking for shortcuts. | |
| 6 | 328752 | Lilac Luxury | 6 | Ft | Robbie Close | Sharp 2nd at Rangiora. Yet to place in 7 tries here though. Requires some luck. | |
| 7 | 163394 | Taumutu Lad | 7 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Back to preferred mobile after handy 4th at Ashburton. Should have admirers. | |
| 8 | 090078 | Remission | 8 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Freshened since battling over the summer. Yet to win here. Take on trust. | |
| 9 | 202167 | Jay R Tolkien | 9 | Ft | John Morrison | Did plenty of early work here 01 May. No love in the draws again. First4s. | |
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| 10 | 6785X2 | Irish Dream | 10 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Big 2nd when resuming here 08 May. Draw the obvious worry, but can win. | |
| 11 | 007835 | Star On The Rocks | 11 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Couldn't go on after leading at Ashburton. Fair returns here. Rough claims. | |
| 12 | 7X4653 | Auntie Deb | 12 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Only got clear in closing stages 06 May. Consistent type. Not the worst in this. | |
| Best Bets: Mostert (2), Irish Dream (10), Taumutu Lad (7), B B Crunch (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Auntie Deb (1-56.8), Irish Dream (1-56.9), Star On The Rocks (1-57.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||